I have lodge pans that are now almost 20 years old, well seasoned, and 90% smoother than when they were new. But they don't compare to some of the antique cast

I have lodge pans that are now almost 20 years old, well seasoned, and 90% smoother than when they were new. But they don't compare to some of the antique cast iron pans which have a mirror like finish, and are substantially less sticky. People who say there is no difference are flat out wrong. Ditch the reading and go buy a nice old pan and give it try! They aren't expensive.